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Set of Four Jacques Adnet Leather Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 4 black leather and iron chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Set includes 2
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
$32,000 / set
Pierre Chapo S24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of four model S24 dining chairs by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
$23,926 / set
Six Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A set of six oak and upholstered dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Jacques Adnet Leather Folding Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare set of 4 dark green folding leather and iron chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
$28,000 / set
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of six dining chairs designed by French designer Pierre Chapo for Atelier Chapo, Paris. Cubic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Elm, Leather, Wood
Rare Pair of Francois Monnet 70
s Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of lounge chairs and one ottoman by French designer, Francois Monnet. Manu factured by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Guillon Cord Chair
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single accent chair by French Canadian designer Jacques Guillon. Designed in 1953, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple, Walnut
Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sleek, Costes chairs by French designer and architect Philippe Starck for Driade
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / set
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal tube frame with leather seat, leather
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Jacques Adnet Brass and Leather Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 4 green leather and brass chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Brass frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,500 / item
Louis Seize Gildwood Medallion Chair Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
has green accents. In original condition, late 19th century from France.
Object: Chair
Designer
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Chairs with Wooden Slatted Seats, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare set of eight chairs by the French designers, Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist Set of Six Midcentury French Dining Chairs by Pierre Cruege
Located in London, GB
A set of six dining chairs by French designer Pierre Cruege.
Good form with rush seats.
French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Plexiglass chair by Christophe Lapergue
Located in PARIS, FR
"La Norma" chair by French designer and architect Christophe Lapergue. The structure is entirely
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
$287 / item
Pair of Unique Jacques Duval-Brasseur Bronze Chairs, 1970s
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Paris, IDF
Here’s a standout pair of chairs signed by the French designer, though some might prefer to call
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Six Arts
Crafts Style Oak Chairs by Léon Jallot, France, circa 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six oak dining chairs by French designer Léon Jallot. Simple lines in the Arts & Crafts
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare set of six chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Philippe Starck Costes Chair by Driade Italy
By Philippe Starck
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Costes chair by French designer Philippe Starck with rounded wood back and hole
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Dining Chairs in Oak and Rattan in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four dining chairs produced in France by unknown designer. In good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set Of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by French designer Pierre Chapo, France 1960s.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set Of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by French designer Pierre Chapo, designed in France in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set Of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by French designer Pierre Chapo, designed in France in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pierre Vandel Vertebre Rib chair
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important 20th century modern easy chair designed by French designer Pierre Vandel, France 1972
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set Of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by the French designer Pierre Chapo. The absolutely
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set Of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by the French designer Pierre Chapo. The absolutely
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of 4 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by the French designer Pierre Chapo.
The absolutely
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Pierre Paulin 1970s Groovy Chairs
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of groovy lounge chairs, designed by top French designer Pierre Paulin for Holland’s most
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,400 / set
Claire Bataille SE18
t Spectrum dining chairs
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Quantity: 6
Very rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by French designers Claire Bataille & Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Set of Six Oak Wood Dining Chairs by Roger Landault, France, 1950s
By Roger Landault, Robert Sentou
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of 6 dining chairs by french designer Roger Landault.
Made in France in the 1950s.
Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning Pair of Organic Pierre Paulin 8810 Flower Chairs for Boro Belgium 1973
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Materials
ABS
Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare set of six chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Wood and Rope Chair from Audoux
Minet, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, from the 1950s. The backrest and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere. They are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Philippe Starck Leather Hotel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of oversized chairs by famed French designer, Philipe Starck. They are made of high
Category
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tripod Nickel Dr Sonderbar Lounge Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, ICF New York
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Post-Moder Polish Nickel Tripod “Dr Sonderbar” Lounge Chair by renowned French designer Philippe
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 3 vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Dining Chairs by Guillerme
Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of 4 oak chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron, upholstered in original beige wool
Category
Vintage 1960s French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Pair of Canadian Modernist Cord Chairs by Jacques Guillon
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of delicate accent chair by French Canadian designer Jacques Guillon. Designed in 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple, Nylon, Walnut
Pair of Canadian Modernist Cord Chairs by Jacques Guillon
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of delicate accent chair by French Canadian designer Jacques Guillon. Designed in 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple, Walnut
Pair of Jacques Charpentier Leather Club Chairs
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Buffalo grain overstuffed leather club chairs by French designer, Jacques Charpentier
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin F780 "Concorde" Chair by Artifort in Mohair Velvet, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Slipper Chairs in the Manner of DuPlantier.
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stained mahogany, velvet fabric, "Etruscan" slipper chairs in the manner of French designer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Slipper Chairs
Pierre Paulin Organic Flower Shape 8810 Chair for Boro Belgium, 1973
By Pierre Paulin, BORO Belgium
Located in The Hague, NL
One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Du Plantier.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stained mahogany, chenille fabric, "Etruscan" slipper chairs in the manner of French
Category
Vintage 1970s French Slipper Chairs
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Eight dining chairs by French designer Jean Pascaud.
Original synthetic leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Jean Prouvé Dark-Stained Oak Chaise Tout Bois Chair by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the only chair by the French 'constructeur' and designer Jean Prouvé that is made entirely out of wood
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Small Wooden and Wicker Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of two low side chairs by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's.
Made of solid wood an
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible set of 6 model S11 dining chairs by the French designer Pierre Chapo.
The absolutely
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set Of 8 Dining Chairs By Pierre Cruège In Oak And Straw, France 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
chairs by French designer and architect Pierre Cruège (1913-2003), crafted in oak and straw in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of Slipper Chairs in the Manner of DuPlantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stained mahogany, suede fabric, "Etruscan" slipper chairs in the manner of French designer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Office Chair by Raphaël Raffel, 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, FR
A highly collectible vintage lounge or office chairs by iconic French designer Raphael Raffel
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This colourful
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 2 vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This colourful
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Six Arts
Crafts Style Oak Chairs by Léon Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six oak dining chairs by French designer Léon Jallot. Simple lines in the Arts & Crafts
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Mario Sabot Sculptural Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian set of four exceptional fibreglass lounge chairs by Italian designer Mario Sabot.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Oak and Rush Chairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, Pair
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo
Located in San Angelo, TX
French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who originally created a similar pair of small carved chairs as
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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